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Sorrento Pizzeria & Restaurant

2977 Duff Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Sorrento Pizzeria & Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Lakeland average 85, so Sorrento Pizzeria & Restaurant trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing required signature of trainer.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed form to facility.
03F-10-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on pizza flip top unit, and top of pizza oven.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack, employee removed ice scoop from drain rack. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handles, employee removed from oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
70
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade and dough mixer. Employee cleaned can opener blade and mixer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour on floor next to mixer, employee removed bag of flour from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
78
Nov 6, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed near rear exit door.
33-34-4
82
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of bread on floor, employee removed box from floor in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle, employee removed tongs from door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
90
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta in walk in cooler. Employee date marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Employee secured tanks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
78
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed near 3-compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed near 3-compartment sink. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
95
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine. Operator obtained chlorine test strips. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between 2 flip top units, operator removed knives from between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sorrento Pizzeria & Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sorrento Pizzeria & Restaurant on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sorrento Pizzeria & Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sorrento Pizzeria & Restaurant.

How does Sorrento Pizzeria & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Sorrento Pizzeria & Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Sorrento Pizzeria & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sorrento Pizzeria & Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sorrento Pizzeria & Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Sorrento Pizzeria & Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sorrento Pizzeria & Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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